Wed, Mar 28, 2018
Apricots are heat-loving plants, so their
cultivation in Russia until some time was problematic. but
Today, breeders have brought a lot of sustainable and unpretentious
varieties, including the “Triumph of the North”. This apricot is adapted
under difficult climatic conditions, which allows with success
cultivate it in the central and northern part of the country.
Contents
History of apricot breeding “Triumph of the North”, features of the variety
and description
The variety was obtained at the University of Peter’s Horticulture
I selectionist Venyaminovym A. N. as a result of crossing two
varieties: Krasnoshchekogo apricot and Northern Early.
The result is equally well adapted to the heat and frost.
The tree painlessly tolerates lowering the temperature to -33 ° C,
sharp frosts, temperature drops and long winters.
The tree is vigorous, with good care reaches a height of about 4
m. Shoots powerful, spreading crown, wide. Fruiting
begins 4 years after landing. Young tree gives up to 5 kg
fruits. With age, yield increases with one apricot
collect at least 60 kg. At one place the variety bears more than 25
years old. but урожаи нестабильные, плодоношение происходит через год.
Blossom is abundant, very early.
Among the advantages of the variety can be identified high resistance to
diseases and self-fertility. The tree does not require cross
pollination.
The characteristics of the fruits of the apricot “Triumph of the North” and the appointment
varieties
Плоды этого varieties средние по величине, их масса не превышает 50
gr. Apricot color is pleasant, yellow-orange with red blush.
The flesh is juicy, bright orange, sweet in taste, without
fibers. The skin is slightly pubescent, medium density, but good
carries transportation. The kernels of this apricot are edible,
have a distinctive almond flavor and aroma.
All-purpose variety, fruits are suitable for summer
consumption, processing, drying. To do this, they are collected in the stage
full maturity. If the harvest requires transportation, then better
collect the fruits unripe. Apricot ripening falls on the second
half of the summer begins from the end of July and continues until August.
Fruits keep well on the tree, do not crumble, do not suffer from
strong winds.
Особенности посадки varieties и выбор саженцев абрикоса «Триумф
Northern”
Apricot seedlings are best purchased in a proven nursery
areas where the tree will be grown. They are more adapted and
more quickly take root in a new place. When choosing a plant is better to give
preference for seedlings with a closed root system. If any
No, then carefully inspect the roots, they should not be dry and
lifeless.
Transport only pre-prepared seedlings. For
This root system is wrapped in a wet cloth and packed in
bag. Landing is carried out in the spring, but experienced gardeners recommend
acquire trees in the fall and drop them in the garden until
landing. In their opinion, such seedlings take root faster and better.
bear fruit.
Landing carried out in late April or early May. A place
выбирают исходя из требований varieties. It should be windless and
well lit. Better position the tree on the south side.
plot. The soil for growing apricots must be fertile,
loose, with low groundwater storage.
The pit for planting is prepared in advance, but not less than two weeks.
Pit size 70 x 60 cm. The bottom is well drained, set support
for a sapling. During planting it is important not to bury the root neck.
apricot, and leave it on the ground surface. If this is not
do, the tree will develop poorly, can rot.
Как вырастить абрикос varieties «Триумф Northern” из косточки
Получить хорошие саженцы абрикоса «Триумф Northern” можно из
bones. Trees grown in this way develop better
how fully zoned to the conditions of detention. Process
seedling cultivation is long, but not complicated at all.
1. Select some of the ripest fruits, separate the flesh from
pits.
2. Soak the seeds in warm water or stimulator solution.
growth for two days.
3. Place the planting material in a container with wet moss or
by sand. Create greenhouse conditions, but don’t forget
to air
4. Wait for the bones to pop in and the shoots seem.
Replant them on the garden bed.
Bones are pecked for a long time, about 2-3 months, so
sprout them in advance. In the garden transferred in early May.
Young seedlings are carefully looked after. To a permanent place
их переносят в возрасте 1-2 years old.
Care for apricot seedlings
Immediately after planting, the plant is watered abundantly. To moisture
completely absorbed by the roots, around the trunk form a rim of
land. The soil is well mulched, which helps to maintain the necessary
humidity. In the future, young seedlings watered regularly,
especially during the dry season. In the autumn, the amount of water is reduced,
so that the tree is prepared for winter.
Adult specimens that are already bearing fruit water several
otherwise. In spring and summer, the soil is kept moist, but
two weeks before harvesting, watering is stopped. During this time
Apricots will gain sweetness, become juicy and large.
Feeding
For лучшего роста и развития саженцы периодически подкармливают.
In the first year, fertilizers are not applied if the pit was planted during planting.
filled with fertile soil. From the second year of cultivation
apply nitrogen and phosphorus-potassium mixtures. Fertilize several times
during the season, in the fall all feeding is stopped, and the soil is mulched
a thick layer of humus.
Nitrogen is applied three times:
– before flowering;
– after flowering;
– after the fall of the extra ovary.
On 1 square. m. square is enough 300 grams of nutrient.
Top dressing make a liquid solution or granules. It depends on the
weather conditions. If it rains, it is better to make granules. Dry
weather is more appropriate to feed the aqueous solution.
Potassium mixtures and phosphorus contribute to the fruiting period. Norm
calculated from the consumption of 1 square. m. area 50-60 grams of substance.
Preparing for the winter
Не смотря на хорошую зимостойкость varieties, молодые абрикосы
«Триумф Northern” нуждаются в надежной защите от холодов.
When the leaves completely fly around, all plant residues
harvested and burned, and the soil is well loosened. This will help get rid of
from pests and pathogens. Tree trunks tie up
to the supports, covered with spruce leaves or other natural material. AT
this kind of apricots winter.
Pruning
Apricots need proper pruning. ATесной и осенью
carry out sanitary cleaning, remove all old or broken
shoots, dry branches, then form a crown. Side shoots
slightly shortened. ATсе срезы обрабатывают садовым варом. ATесеннюю
pruning is done before the start of sap flow, and autumn is planned after
end of the growing season.
Сорт абрикоса «Триумф Northern” считается лучшим для регионов с
cold climate. The tree bears fruit well, does not require much
care and easily propagated. The fruits have a pleasant taste,
suitable for preservation, drying and fresh consumption.
